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Today is definitely a BlackBerry Tour day. The handset is already available for pre-order from Verizon Wireless in two versions, with or without a camera. And if you're currently residing in Canada, you should know that the Tour is going to be available from Bell on July 17.
The phone will be available for $699.95 if you don't want another 3-year contract or for $249.95 if you do want the new contract.
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The Motorola device, the Motorola Clutch i465 initially made its way through Boost Mobile. But now, Sprint is scheduled to introduce the said phone starting at $29.99 a month this coming summer.
The Motorola Clutch i465 is a rugged device contained in a handy candy form factor. It is likewise the first Nextel Direct Connect messaging-centric device that brings the strength of a full QWERTY keyboard to the iDEN line. Among the features of the Motorola Clutch i465 include Group Messaging, which lets customers create groups of up to 20 people to whom they can send messages simulataneously.
"Sprint Nextel Direct Connect customers are used to the immediate communications offered by push-to-talk devices, but Motorola Clutch i465 with a QWERTY keyboard gives those customers a better way to instantly communicate with friends, family and colleagues," said Danny Bowman, president of Sprint's iDEN Business Unit. "By combining Nextel Direct Connect with text messaging, Sprint customers have two of the most efficient ways to get business done wirelessly."
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The Motorola device, the Motorola Clutch i465 initially made its way through Boost Mobile. But now, Sprint is scheduled to introduce the said phone starting at $29.99 a month this coming summer.
The Motorola Clutch i465 is a rugged device contained in a handy candy form factor. It is likewise the first Nextel Direct Connect messaging-centric device that brings the strength of a full QWERTY keyboard to the iDEN line. Among the features of the Motorola Clutch i465 include Group Messaging, which lets customers create groups of up to 20 people to whom they can send messages simulataneously.
"Sprint Nextel Direct Connect customers are used to the immediate communications offered by push-to-talk devices, but Motorola Clutch i465 with a QWERTY keyboard gives those customers a better way to instantly communicate with friends, family and colleagues," said Danny Bowman, president of Sprint's iDEN Business Unit. "By combining Nextel Direct Connect with text messaging, Sprint customers have two of the most efficient ways to get business done wirelessly."
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Sony Ericsson unveils another a new portable device in the Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman phone. Sony Ericsson has been known to produce quality mobile devices but this time around, they have gone beyond that. Now, they offer a multimedia feature that also delivers optimized video playback paired with excellent audio.
Hence now, Sony Ericsson W995 potential owners can look forward to a handy phone which may as well be called a portable media player as well. Among the features of the Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman Phone include:
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Sure, it's not the prettiest phone, hell, it's not even the most fully functional but Sony's recently announced Ericsson T715 slider is new, and that's why we care about it.
What you see above is said phone which features a 2.2-inch QVGA screen which is apparantly viewable in direct sunlight. Furthermore it will feature a 3.2MP camera, 3G, Google Maps, Microsoft Exchange support and Accuweather.
Sony has stated their intentions to ship this device Q3 2009.
Yesterday we showed you the 557 x 234 resolution touting, $670+ price tag sporting iJector iPhone projector and shrugged it off as nothing more than an overpriced peripheral.
Well, the MiLi Pro iPhone projector isn't much better, but it definitely is better. This LED projector will feature a 640x480 resolution, and the ability to project an image up to 70 inches. However, the manufacturers don't recommed above 40 inches but with its 10 lumens you're probably going to want to go much lower.
The MiLi Pro laso features VGA and RCA inputs along with an iPhone dock connector and is expected to ship sometime in September.
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Well folks, just about an hour after the HTC Hero's official website was discovered, HTC went ahead and officially unveiled the phone.
While there aren't many new details other than what was stated on the website (Qualcomm 528MHz processor, 5MP camera, 3.2" touch-screen) we do know that the white model will feature Teflon coating to keep it stain (and scratch?) free. However we failed to mention that it will feature a Flash rendering web browser, UI customization, and full integration of social networking sites like Flickr and Facebook.
Furthermore, HTC let us know that the Hero will arrive on an announced carrier in Europe next month and Asia last this summer. As for North America, HTC says it will hit later on in 2009.
We'll continue to update this post with pictures and information as HTC unveils more.
HTC Hero Press Release:
LONDON - June 24, 2009 - HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile phones, today debuted HTC Sense™, an intuitive and seamless experience that will be introduced across a portfolio of phones beginning with the new HTC Hero™. With its distinct design and powerful capabilities fully integrated with HTC Sense, Hero introduces a unique blend of form and function that takes Android to new heights.
HTC Sense is focused on putting people at the centre, by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way. This experience revolves around three fundamental principles that were designed by quietly observing and listening to how people live and communicate.
'HTC Hero introduces a more natural way for reaching out to people and accessing your important information, not by following the status quo of today's phones, but by following how you communicate and live your life,' said Peter Chou, Chief Executive Officer, HTC Corporation. "HTC Sense is a distinct experience created to make HTC phones more simple for people to use, leaving them saying, "it just makes sense."'
HTC Hero
HTC Hero continues HTC's leadership in cutting-edge design that focuses on introducing a variety of distinct devices to represent your own individuality. Boasting bevelled edges and an angled bottom, the HTC Hero is contoured to fit comfortably in your hand and against your face while you're on a call. The HTC Hero is built to last, beginning with an anti-fingerprint screen coating for improved smudge-resistance and a longer-lasting, clearer display. The white HTC Hero includes an industry-first, Teflon coating, resulting in an improved, durable white surface that is soft to the touch.
With its 3.2-inch HVGA display, the HTC Hero is optimized for Web, multimedia and other content, while maintaining a small size and weight that fits comfortably in your hand. It also boasts a broad variety of hardware features including AGPS, digital compass, gravity-sensor, 3.5mm stereo headset jack, a five mega-pixel autofocus camera and expandable MicroSD memory. HTC Hero also includes a dedicated Search button that goes beyond basic search, providing you with a more natural, contextual search experience that enables you to search through Twitter, locate people in your contact list, find emails in your inbox or search in any other area in Hero.
HTC Sense
Built on a culture of innovation and a passion to enhance people's lives, HTC shapes the mobile experience around the individual. Debuting on the HTC Hero and available on all new HTC devices moving forward, Sense delivers on three basic principles: Make it Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected.
Make It Mine
Make It Mine is about feeling your HTC phone was created for and by you. To do this, HTC encourages you to dictate and organize how you want to access the people and content in your life in a way that fits best for you. For some, this means adding glance-view widgets that push content like twitter feeds, weather and other content to the surface while others may want quick access to business-focused information like email, calendar and world-times. HTC is also introducing a new profile feature called 'Scenes' that enables you to create different customized content profiles around specific functions or times in your life.
Stay Close
Today, staying in touch with the people in your life means managing a variety of communication channels and applications ranging from phone calls, emails, texts, photos, status updates and more. HTC Sense takes a different approach by integrating these communication channels and applications into one single view, enabling you to stay closer to your important people. With HTC Sense, friends' Facebook status updates and photos, along with their Flickr photos are included alongside their text messages, emails and call history in a single view.
Discover the Unexpected
Many of the most memorable moments in your life are experienced, not explained. HTC Sense is focused on providing a variety of these simple yet innovative experiences on your HTC phone that will sometimes bring you moments of joy and delight. It can be something as basic as turning the phone over to silence a ring or as simple as improving the smart dialler for making calls quicker. HTC Sense also includes 'Perspectives', a new way for viewing your content such as email, photos, Twitter, music and more in different ways.
Availability
The HTC Hero will be available to people across Europe in July and in Asia later in the summer. A distinct North American version will be available later in 2009.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry and continues to pioneer industry-leading mobile experiences through design, usability and innovation that is sparked by how the mobile phone can improve how people live and communicate. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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The Motorola Karma QA1 is an entry-level slider with full QWERTY keyboard and homescreen access to MySpace and Facebook. Targeted at teenagers and young adults, the Karma has a 2.5-inch 240 x 320 display, 3.6Mbps HSDPA, 2-megapixel camera with video recording functionality and a microSD card slot. The media player supports audio and video and has both a 3.5mm headphone jack and A2DP stereo Bluetooth 2.0 support. There's even A-GPS and AT&T load their Navigator PND app onto the handset.
Some of Karmas other features include a full HTML browser, mobile email support including AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live Mail, and it can receive and send SMS and MMS messages. There is also voice-memo recording, a speakerphone, and CrystalTalk active background noise filter. AT&T will be selling the Motorola Karma QA1 beginning June 28th and it will be priced at $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. Also plan to budget for a minimum of a $39.99 voice plan and $20 data or messaging plan.
Motorola Karma™ QA1 Specs:
Talk and Standby Time:
GSM TT: 312 min
WCDMA TT: 217 min
GSM ST: 347 hrs
WCDMA ST: 366 hrs3
Bands/Modes:
3G 850/1900 Dual Band; GSM Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900; GPRS / EDGE Class 101
Weight:
141g/4.97 oz
Dimensions:
64 x 88 x 17.9 (mm)
2.52 x 3.46 x .7 (in)
Battery:
1170 mAh
Connectivity:
Stereo Bluetooth2 w/ A2DP, USB 2.0 Full Speed, 3.5mm Headset Jack
Display:
2.5" QVGA 240x320 262k
Messaging:
SMS, MMS, IM w/ presence, Email (POP3, IMAP4, SMTP), Message Threading1
Audio:
MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, RealAudio, XMF
Video:
Capture/Playback/Streaming, 15 FPS, H.263, MPEG4, Video Share1
Camera:
2.0 megapixel w/ 8x digital zoom
Memory:
100MB user available memory, MicroSD up to 16 GB
Form Factor:
Full QWERTY Slider
We've seen yesterday that the Nokia N97 is not exactly a waterproof phone although it can deal pretty good with water. If you want a waterproof phone you should wait for Nokia's first, the 3720 which is coming out this September. The phone is dustproof too which makes it suitable for almost any environment. And if you're wondering the 3720 is shock resistant too so you can go ahead and drop it anywhere and it survive easily. We don't have any specs and pricing details just yet but we're not expecting this 3720 to surprise us with smartphone features.
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Verizon Wireless is about to launch a new HTC smartphone. The Ozone is scheduled to arrive on June 29 online and July 13 if you'd rather wait to buy it straight from a representative. We don't have any prices ready for you and there aren't even that many details about this Windows Mobile phone yet. But since we do know is that the Ozone is basically the HTC Snap we don't actually need any other specs, do we? What do you think folks? Are you buying this Berry-like smartphone from Verizon next week? Or would you rather get it from Sprint tomorrow?
We heard earlier this week that Vodafone Ireland could sell a different N97 version dubbed as the Mini. The phone should be cheaper than the already launched N97 and you can expect it not to have the same cool features. That means a smaller screen, less memory, slower processor. But we can't guarantee any of that since Nokia isn't telling us anything yet. The Mini will arrive later this year and should match the current prices of T-Mobile's G1. Vodafone hasn't denied the rumor which means there's a chance for Nokia to actually launch the Mini soon. The Irish Times is saying that "O2, Meteor and 3 Ireland all said they intend to sell the N97 but none was able to provide a launch date or expected pricing."
What would you choose between the N97 and the Mini version? How much would you be willing to pay for it?
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Nothing beats using your mobile phone and talking at the right time. Rather than push some button that allows you to speak, wouldn't it be nice if there would be some kind of headset that operates based on something like vibrations?
Well, thanks to Motorola, now there is one. The new device is the Motorola HX-1 Bluetooth Headset which can switch off the microphone and turns on an in-ear sensor from bone vibrations. The one of a kind feature is called the true bone conduction technology by Motorola.
The technology picks up from the familiar jawbone headsets technology which some other headsets may have had. Though no pricing has been announced for it yet, it is expected to initially hit the Asian market next month.
What phone is better you ask? The Palm Pre, the iPhone 3G S or the iPhone 3G? Would it really matter or would end up getting your favorite phone no matter how fast it is?
According to some recent testing the iPhone 3G S is 128% faster at loading web pages than the iPhone 3G while the iPhone 3G S overall performance is 22.6% better than the Pre's. During testing the iPhones were running iPhone 3.0 OS while the Pre was running webOS v1.0.2.
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The Morrison in the picture here is one of Motorola's future Android phone. It's not official yet but it has been already leaked to the Internet. What we know so far is that it comes with a big enough touchscreen and a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard. The phone will probably be one of T-Mobile's future Android smartphones but we'll wait for some official press releases before we can confirm any of this. As you can see in the picture, T-Mobile's logo is present in the right corner of the screen but it could be all fake stuff. Rumors say we're going to see the Morrison emerge sometime by the end of the year so in case you want an Android Motorola phone you're going to have to wait quite a while.
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LG Tritan users can enjoy 3 mega-pixel camera, a 3" full touch-screen, and 3G network speed in one smooth wireless handset. The LG Tritan is ideal for customers wanting the flexibility of an innovative touch-screen interface combined with a full QWERTY keyboard. The 3" touch-screen has a full internet browser and easy-to-dial virtual keypad with voice recognition plus voice-activated dialing. Configured as a side slide QWERTY, LG Tritan fits nicely in the palm of the hand, allowing customers to utilize the handset's picture, text, and video messaging capacities. The integrated 3 MP camera provides sharp images with the auto-focus and zoom lens.
"LG Tritan by Alltel is a great phone to keep customers connected to their friends and family while delivering features like the camera just in time for summer vacations," said Wendy Michell, director of device strategies for Alltel Wireless. "Running on Alltel's advanced 3G network, LG Tritan creates a trifecta experience for our wireless users - an experience that is full of entertainment, communication and a whole lot of fun."
"The range of LG Tritan is remarkable," said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing for LG Mobile Phones. "LG and Alltel designed the perfect balance of hardware and software in this handset including the 3" touch screen and 3G network speed. It's a true tribute to our consumers."
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The Samsung Preston (S5600) features a slim and compact design. Complete Internet browsing support with an accelerometer sensor for auto-rotation provides with users exciting mobile Internet experiences via 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity. Furnished with a 2.8-inch QVGA full-touch screen, Samsung Preston acquired the TouchWiz User Interface and "Gesture Lock" feature, designed to personalize the way you use your cell phone. Mobile widgets can be placed on the screen for one-click access to your preferred applications.
Samsung Preston includes a 3.2 mega-pixel camera, Music Recognition using Shazam's "Find Music" service, and Multi-codec support including H.263, MPEG4, and WMV. The handset's large memory (80MB and Micro SD slot up to 8GB) guarantees plenty of storage space for multimedia content. The Samsung Preston will be available in Charcoal Grey, Sweet pink or Snow white colors.
I'm not sure the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 is the best choice for anyone right now especially since the Tour is coming soon. Verizon Wireless is nevertheless selling the phone as of right now and it can be yours for $79 after a $70 mail-in rebate and a new two-year contract. The phone is available both online and in store and if you're not looking for an iPhone or a Pre right now then a Flip phone from Berry might be the phone for you.
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T-Mobile has a new hot phone scheduled for this summer. HTC's Dash 3G is coming this July and besides the obvious HSDPA 3G connectivity and the full QWERTY keyboard it will come with features like WiFi, GPS, Microsoft Outlook sync and Windows Mobile 6.1 running the show. T-Mobile didn't announce a certain date but July 15 is a popular rumored date. And we don't have prices either but we should expect this handset to be fairly affordable considering what's available from the competition at this time.
Travis Warren, director, product marketing said:
As millions of families prepare to hit the road this summer, T-Mobile is offering our first 3G-enabled Windows Mobile smartphone to help customers stay connected, organized and traveling in the right direction. We're excited to offer the power and style of the T-Mobile Dash 3G with high-speed Internet access thanks to T-Mobile's rapidly expanding 3G network.
What other 3G phones have you prepared for us T-Mobile?
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June is a hot month in the mobile business. Following the iPhone and Pre announcements we have Samsung, Nokia, RIM and LG responding with similar handsets meant to try to keep up with the competition.
We've seen the Nokia E72 getting official and we've seen five new phones coming from Samsung. It's time to take a look at LG's Aigen LG-GM730. The phone is now available in Korea but there's no price for it. Getting passed that odd fact you could like some of its features. The LG-GM730 will offer you a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, WiFi, AGPS, 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity, 5-megapixel camera, FM radio, and Windows Mobile 6.1 with S-Class 3D UI. The phone is just 11.9mm thick and it will be available in black, pink and lime. Anyone interested in it?
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LG has recently come forth and announced their latest smartphone, the GM550 (pictured above).
This phone has pretty much everything you would expect from a modern smartphone: Windows Mobile 6.1, full QWERTY keyboard, 3MP camera, 2.4-inch display, 7.2Mbps HSDPA and a 1300 mAh battery.
Unfortunately there is no word on pricing or availability but even if it hits overseas first its "global 3G" will give US users the ability to use it on virtually any carrier they choose.
Well that's certainly not going to happen anytime soon. The President's cell phone choice is clear and everyone in the business knows how Obama loves his BlackBerry. But from there to trying to sell a phone by using the President it's a long way to go. The ad reads:
Obama have BlackBerry, I have BlockBerry.
Better get yourself a BlackBerry instead of this BlackBerry Storm wannabe. The phone has features like a 460MHz processor, a 3.2-inch touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G and EDGE connectivity and Windows Mobile 6.1. How much would one cost? About a dolla'? Not that anyone is buying...
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If you couldn't afford the 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia now has another affordable option in the same XpressMusic category that goes by the number 5530. Key features include a big touchscreen display that is 2.9 inches wide capable of display at 640x360 pixels, a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 3.5 mm headset jack, 70MB of internal memory which can be bumped up to 16GB via MicroSD (4GB card included), Bluetooth 2.0, and WiFi. Sadly though, the 5530 XpressMusic tops out with GPRS/EDGE network connectivity. We definitely like the price at just about $278, but the lack of 3G/HSDPA support will certainly be a big turn-off when the phone starts shipping in the third quarter of this year. Skip over for a video demo
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No it's not an iPhone or a Palm Pre, hell it's not even running Android, but instead it's Samsung's previously unannounced Jet. This phone came seemingly out of no where but from the looks of the specs its shaping up to be an amazing device.
The phone features an 800MHz processor (as compared to the iPhone 3G S' 600Mhz) a 5MP camera, a 3.1-inch touchscreen AMOLED display, A-GPS, 2GB/8GB of internal storage with a microSD slot for an additional 16GB and last but not least a Samsung developed Webkit-touting web browser entitled Dolfin. OS wise its said to be running TouchWiz 2.0 which is a Samsung developed UI hoping to make for a more immersive and intuitive experience.
Now unfortunately there is no word on if we will ever see the Samsung Jet hit stateside but if/when it does its sure to generate quite the buzz. You can get more information on the Samsung Jet, courtesy of Samsung USA, here.
If you were bummed about the Samsung Jet's US availability you have no worries because the almost identical looking Omnia II (pictured above) was just announced. This handset will be the successor to the Omnia and will feature specs identical to what was leaked earlier this month.
Samsung's Omnia II will feature a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen with resistive touch, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with Samsung's TouchWiz 2.0 UI, the ability to playback and record 480p video, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, Wi-Fi and up to 48GB of storage.
Now considering Samsung's original Omnia was on Verizon I think it's safe to assume the Omnia II will also make its way to the carrier at some point in the near future.
It looks like those people saying that the B7610 Louvre phone was going to be called Omnia Pro were almost right. Samsung unveiled today two OmniaPRO phones, the B7320 and the B7610 formerly known as the Louvre.
The B7610 will offer you a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard and an impressive AMOLED touchscreen. Other important features are the 5-megapixel camera, HSDPA connectivity, AGPS, WiFi and Opera 9.5 browser. These features will make the phone an important asset both to your personal and professional life. Working on the go or looking for some mobile entertainment? The Louvre will deliver in both cases.
We're expecting the B7610 to come with Windows Mobile 6.1 on board which should be upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.5 and we're waiting for a carrier to pick it up.
What would you choose between the Samsung OmniaPRO B7610 and the HTC Touch Pro2? They are similar phones with similar features. What manufacturer do you love most?
